ribbon

/ˈrɪbən/

/ˈrɪbən/

Other forms: ribbons

Definitions of ribbon

1. noun

   any long object resembling a thin line
   “a mere ribbon of land”

   “the lighted ribbon of traffic”

   synonyms: thread

   types:

   blade

   something long and thin resembling a blade of grass

   type of:

   object, physical object

   a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
2. noun

   notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming
   types:

   riband, ribband

   a ribbon used as a decoration

   type of:

   notion

   (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items
3. noun

   a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter
   synonyms: typewriter ribbon

   type of:

   slip, strip

   artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
4. noun

   an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
   synonyms: decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm

   types:

   Congressional Medal of Honor, Medal of Honor

   the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'

   Distinguished Service Medal

   a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility

   Distinguished Service Cross

   a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy

   Navy Cross

   a United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy

   Distinguished Flying Cross

   a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight

   Air Medal

   a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight

   Silver Star, Silver Star Medal

   a United States military decoration for gallantry in action

   Bronze Star, Bronze Star Medal

   a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight)

   Order of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart

   a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

   Oak Leaf Cluster

   a United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal before

   Victoria Cross

   a British military decoration for gallantry

   Distinguished Conduct Medal

   a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field

   Distinguished Service Order

   a British military decoration for special service in action

   Croix de Guerre

   a French military decoration for gallantry

   Medaille Militaire

   a French military decoration

   type of:

   accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels

   a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction